The pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (far left) grew more than other species in a medium designed to mimic the human organism, partly owing to the presence of a protein that inhibits the immune ...

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a life-threatening fungal infection that occurs when conidia (spores) from the ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo found 62 proteins specific to spores of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungal species that causes lung disease. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, showed ...

Fifteen projects designed to reduce the growing global threat of antifungal drug resistance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have received UK government funding via the University of Exeter ...

Tea tree oil kills mould by breaking down the cell wall of the mould spores, causing them to rupture and leak. This means ...

Litter that feels wet or has formed solid cakes is less effective at absorbing moisture and tends to harbor bacteria ...

The aspergillosis cases were detected at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock earlier this year. It is usually caused by breathing in small bits of mould found in dust, bedding ...

Hence, long-term application of azole fungicides to crop fields could provide environmental selection pressure for the emergence of pan-azole-resistant fungal pathogens including the clinical ...

In addition, some fungi, such as Aspergillus fumigatus, can be harmful, especially to people with respiratory problems. Studies show that in a week without being washed, pillowcases can contain ...